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N564
N564 – Open myelotomy for lesion
OHIP Spinal Surgical Procedures Code — SPINAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
An open surgical procedure to incise the spinal cord (myelotomy) to address a lesion. This can be performed on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
As a surgical service, payment is for the procedure itself when performed by the surgeon (suffix A), as well as separate, unit-based payments for an assistant (suffix B) and anaesthetist (suffix C).
• **Assistant Fee (N564B)**: Calculated based on 8 base units plus time units as per .
• **Anaesthesia Fee (N564C)**: Calculated based on 10 base units plus time units as per .
Note: No decompressive codes are eligible for payment when rendered with N564.
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